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Gen Z drives shift to plain language in corporate jargon · 1 source tracked

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A study by Preply indicates that Gen Z is pushing for simpler, more direct language in the workplace, moving away from common corporate jargon. Phrases like "circle back" and "synergy" are particularly disliked, with Gen Z preferring terms such as "come back" and "teamwork." This shift is influenced by Gen Z's increasing presence in the workforce and their preference for clear, digital-first communication, as evidenced by Reddit complaints and Google search trends. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses generational differences in workplace communication and preferences for language, based on a study.

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Gen Z drives shift to plain language in corporate jargon · 1 source tracked

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Tuddenham ·

    ‘Circle back,’ ‘synergy,’ ‘boil the ocean’: The corporate phrases Gen Z doesn’t get, and what they say instead

    From “circle back” to “bandwidth,” an updated Preply study finds young workers are trading corporate buzzwords for phrases that just say what they mean.

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